March 22, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
(Photo courtesy state Rep. Austin Davis, via Twitter.)
Allegheny County will provide an additional $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, officials announced Thursday.
The one-time funding will make items such as fresh meat, fish and dairy products available to food pantry clients --- items that are not usually purchased for distribution due to their cost, a spokeswoman said.
Lisa Scales, president and CEO of the Duquesne-based charity, was joined by state Rep. Austin Davis, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and state Sen. Jim Brewster for the announcement.
CDBG funds are administered to counties through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“This is the kind of thing the CDBG program is intended to do --- help improve the quality of life and economic prospects of economically distressed households and neighborhoods in Allegheny County and across the country,” U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle said in a prepared statement.
Read More
March 22, 2018 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: White Oak News
Around 200 local children are expected to attend White Oak’s annual Easter celebration.
Youth will be split up according to age for the Easter egg hunt, slated for 10 a.m. March 31 at the pavilion at Heritage Hill Park. Goody bags with vouchers for Texas Road House children’s meals will be gifted to all who participate.
In other borough news, Councilman Lou Bender reported at this week's meeting that a borough cleanup day has been scheduled for 10 a.m. April 28. Volunteers who wish to participate should report to Heritage Hill Park at 9:30 a.m.
A rabies clinic in partnership with White Oak Animal Safe Haven is scheduled for 12 noon to 3 p.m. May 19 at the Public Works garage at the municipal building on Lincoln Way. Resident rate is $5 and proof of residency is required. Non-resident rate is $10.
Read More
March 21, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
A spring craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at White Oak Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, 1130 California Ave., a spokeswoman said.
More than 50 vendors are scheduled to participate, including dealers for Tupperware, Lularoe, Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Younique and many other companies.
Other vendors scheduled to participate include MB Letters, Creative Creations by Carol B., Kara's 100 Percent Soy Candles and Melts, Jordan Grace Co., Whaley's Wood Working, Cold Nose Bakery and The Chosen Wand.
Read More
March 21, 2018 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: White Oak News
White Oak council and residents are worried about vacant and blighted properties in the borough.
Before Monday's council meeting, a public hearing was held on whether to proceed with the demolition of a home on State Street that burned in December. Two people died in the fire.
Brian Dinkfelt, code enforcement officer, said that the property was uninhabitable and a hazard. Borough officials said the home was not insured.
Borough Solicitor Krisha DiMascio said White Oak will attempt to recoup the cost of demolition.
Read More
March 21, 2018 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Crime and Police News, McKeesport and Region News, White Oak News
McKeesport Area School District will hold a lockdown drill for all of its buildings on Tuesday morning to practice security protocols in the event of an emergency.
Parents are being encouraged to talk to their children before the event to avoid kids being alarmed or panicked, said Mark Holtzman Jr., district superintendent.
The drill was prompted in part by the Feb. 14 shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., in which 17 people were killed and another 17 wounded, but McKeesport Area officials have "always been concerned about school security," Holtzman said.
Any parent who wants information about the lockdown drill is being asked to call Holtzman's office at (412) 664-3600 or email mholtzman@mckasd.net.
Read More
March 20, 2018 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: Duquesne News
Duquesne's mayor and city council have established eight committees to provide advice about municipal operations, and they're asking for representatives from each of the city's three wards to participate.
“We decided to initiate these committees so that we can function better as a community,” Mayor Nickole Nesby said. “We’re aiming to change the whole outlook of the city of Duquesne. We want people to feel safe here and be proud of their community.”
In addition, council has established a Civilian Police Review Board, to be overseen by Councilman John Guyer. The board will investigate citizen complaints about any improper police conduct, Nesby said.
Read More
March 20, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
White Oak American Legion Post 701 will hold oldies dances from 7 to 11 p.m. April 7 and 21, a spokesman said.
Admission is $5 and music from the 1950s and '60s will be provided by DJs Candy and Mike.
The legion is located at 2813 Capital St. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. For more information, call (724) 984-6611.
March 20, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements
Barbara and Regis Becker (Penn State photo)
Penn State University's director of ethics and compliance is retiring June 30 --- but he's the one providing a retirement gift.
Regis Becker, a 1978 Penn State graduate, and his wife, Barbara, have made a $30,000 committment toward a new scholarship at the university's Greater Allegheny Campus in McKeesport.
The donation was announced by the university on Friday.
"When Barbara and I talked about what was important to us, she was the one who suggested the McKeesport campus," Becker said in a prepared statement. "She said, 'I really think we should try to do something for that campus, because they were so important in your career and your formation."
Read More
March 20, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Mon-Yough area fire and ambulance companies will receive nearly $400,000 in state grants through Pennsylvania's Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program, administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
In addition to funding equipment and training, the money can be used for repairing, building or renovating facilities and for repaying debt related to equipment purchases or facility building and maintenance, a spokeswoman said.
“These grants will provide crucial funding to ensure that our local firefighters and EMS workers have what they need to carry out their life-saving work,” said state Rep. Austin Davis, who represents the 35th District. More than $160,000 is being awarded to 13 fire and ambulance companies in his district.
The funding will provide for equipment, training and other resources that are so important to their safety and the safety of our community, Davis said.
Read More
March 16, 2018 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: Duquesne News
Three Duquesne police officers were promoted to sergeant at the recommendation of Police Chief Thomas Dunlevy.
This week, city council approved a motion 5-0 to promote officers Melissa Kuks, James Foster and Nick Manday.
Kuks is a 14-year veteran of the department. Dunlevy said she "excels at community relations and has an excellent rapport with the community." She will be taking on the responsibilities of police administrator.
Foster, who currently serves as a field training officer, has a master’s degree in the administration of criminal justice and will be in charge of patrol, Dunlevy said.
Read More
